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Longomapu, Tonga

Vava‘u · Tonga

Longomapu is a small town in Vava‘u, Tonga with a population of 572. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

572 Population
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
61.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Tongatapu Timezone

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About Longomapu

Longomapu

Longomapu ist ein Ort der Inselgruppe Vavaʻu im Norden des pazifischen Königreichs Tonga im Distrikt Hihifo.

People

Population572

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain61.8 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population572
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates-18.6446°, -174.0579°
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu
Country🇹🇴 Tonga
State / ProvinceVava‘u
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation61.8 inches (1,571 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Longomapu

Longomapu is a small town in Tonga (Vava‘u) with a population of 572. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu.

Longomapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Tonga avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates-18.6446°N, 174.0579°W
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above Tonga avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,483 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jul 2, 2023 132 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.9 127 km
May 26, 2024 70 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga M6.6 113 km
Oct 1, 2024 125 km SE of Neiafu, Tonga M6.6 132 km
Apr 28, 2012 76 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.6 68 km
May 14, 2025 142 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 135 km
Sep 24, 2016 118 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 111 km
Jan 18, 2024 148 km NW of Fangale’ounga, Tonga M6.4 147 km
May 11, 2013 140 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.4 134 km
Jun 4, 2022 129 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.3 123 km
May 20, 1990 135 km WNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.3 128 km
Jan 8, 1991 81 km NE of Neiafu, Tonga M6.2 86 km
May 8, 2002 99 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.2 95 km
Sep 4, 2010 141 km N of Neiafu, Tonga M6.1 142 km
Feb 24, 1994 139 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.1 138 km
Aug 25, 1995 150 km W of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 142 km
May 27, 2023 Tonga M6.0 120 km
Apr 14, 2004 107 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 103 km
Jan 5, 1999 18 km NNW of Neiafu, Tonga M6.0 16 km
Jan 3, 1997 82 km NW of Pangai, Tonga M6.0 104 km
May 5, 2006 31 km W of Pangai, Tonga M5.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2014 Ian Category 4 70 km
2006 Vaianu Category 1 297 km
2002 Waka Category 3 18 km
1999 Cora Category 2 230 km
1998 Ron Category 4 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1865 TONGA ISLANDS Earthquake 1.3 m 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tofua (163 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tofua Caldera 515 m (1,690 ft) 2014 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest
February 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
November 78°F (25°C) 6.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in

Longomapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.7") and July the driest (3.9").

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Libraries in Longomapu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vava'u Public Library0.0

Airports Near Longomapu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vava'u International AirportVAVLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Tongatapu

🇹🇴 About Tonga

Capital Nuku'alofa
Population 103,197
Area 748 km²
GDP (USD) $591,139,749
GDP per capita $5,652
HDI 0.769
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.5%
Urban population 21.2%
Currency TOP (Pa'anga)
Languages English, Tongan
Calling code +676
TLD .to
Driving side left

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What is the population of Longomapu?

Longomapu has a population of 572 residents and is located in Tonga..

What is the weather like in Longomapu?

Longomapu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.8 inches.

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